You've got exactly four days to get your fill of the Rain Modern Japanese Cuisine's brand of Japanese fusion and modern sushi stylings: after eight years, the owners are selling with August 31st as the final date. The sale hasn't been finalized yet, and there are two parties they're negotiating with, so they've asked us not to say more until the ink is on the paper. We'll keep you updated, though: Jenny tells us they'll know who's taking over by the…
Woodland Park Zoo's annual neighborhood appreciation "mix and mingle" will be held this year at the Zoo's West Plaza (Jaguars and Penguins) on Wednesday evening, September 19, from 6:30-8:30pm. Admission and parking during the event is free. Enter the Zoo on the West Entrance off of Phinney Avenue North, between 55th and 56th streets. From the Zoo: Chat with your neighbors, meet some new faces and hang out with the penguins! Bring your friends, the more the merrier! Bring the kiddos,…
Wallyhood bus riders, here’s your chance to improve bus service for those who live and work in Wallingford! With the Rapid Ride E Line and other transportation shifts on the horizon, King County Metro is forming a “Sounding Board” to be comprised of Metro riders in North Seattle and Shoreline. Among other things, they are specifically looking for people who make transit connections in Wallingford. To join the Sounding Board, you must complete this online application by Monday, Sept. 3. Here’s…
Michael writes: Wallingford's beloved Bubbles the Turtle needs a fresh coat of paint. The colorful street mural, located at the intersection of 41st St. and Interlake Ave. N., is scheduled for the third annual painting party on Sunday, August 26th. The plan is to start painting around 9 a.m. Painting will take roughly 4 hours. Interested in helping paint? Come join us! Kids are welcome too. Paint for as little or as long as you want. All the paint is provided, but additional…
This week, I had the chance to catch up with Tara Shuttleworth, founder and organizer (along with eight other women) of the Goddess Festival. My first question (and apparently I am not alone!) was about the name: How did she arrive at the name “Goddess Festival” and what does it say about the festival? Tara assured me that you neither have to be female nor a pagan to come to the festival. She and her co-organizers picked the name “Goddess” because to…
This is your friendly neighborhood reminder that all of the branches of the Seattle Public Library will be closed from Monday, August 27 through Monday, September 3. The book drop at the Wallingford branch closes at 5:00pm on Saturday (8/25) and reopens at 9:30am on Tuesday (9/4). During the weeklong closure, patrons will be able to access the Library's online catalog, but won't be able to place holds on items. For more information about the closure, visit the Seattle Public Library's…
You won't want to miss the Wallingford Farmers Market next Wednesday, August 29 at Meridian Park when the Easy Street Band plays, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Enjoy the swinging sounds of this family friendly, 9-piece jazz band while you picnic at the park with all the goodies you bought at the Farmers Market. Donations will be taken at the event for the cost of the band, and Wallingford's Chamber of Commerce president, Colleen Kurke, is asking if anyone has a small generator…